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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.69, 12,596.21 and 4,935.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.69, 12,596.21 and 4,935.94 is: 6,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.69 : 12,596.21 = 4,935.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.69/12,596.21 = 4,935.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.69x = 12,596.21 × 4,935.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.69x = 62,174,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,174,099.13/9,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.59

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